[mdlug] Consequences of 'noacpi'?

[Jeff Hanson]

It may prevent soft power-off during shutdown.  There may be some
USB-specific boot options that are better (if that is the source of
the problem).
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootOptions
http://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentation/kernel-parameters.txt


On 3/13/12, Ingles, Raymond <Raymond.Ingles at compuware.com> wrote:
> I'm working with a new system, attempting to get Linux installed on it next
> to Windows 7. I'm using the Xubuntu 11.10 amd64 desktop CD, and it kept
> hanging after configuring USB stuff until I used the 'noacpi' option to the
> kernel.
>
> If I have to make that permanent, I will... but I'd like to know what
> disadvantages that might carry. From what I can gather, it might prevent the
> computer from sleeping, and possibly keep it from managing power as
> effectively. Is that correct? Any other issues I should be aware of?
>
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